BVRT 3-day Double-Century

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Looking to explore the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and also complete a double-century (200km) over 3-days? This is the trip for you.

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Overview

Located a little over an hour from Brisbane, but a whole world away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the Brisbane Valley gives you a chance to recharge your batteries and unwind as you cycle along the BVRT.

Explore quaint country towns, take in the endless vistas of the sweeping plains and mountain ranges. You'll return refreshed and with an even greater appreciation of what a vast and amazing piece of Queensland this region is, plus we'll even throw in a souvenir T-Shirt to help celebrate your achievement.

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Itinerary

Day One – 62km

Overview: Depart Caboolture by car and arrive at Esk Motel. Park the car and get your bike ready before taking the shuttle to Yarraman for the start of the BVRT. Lunch at Blackbut Bakery and afternoon tea at Moore Café. Pick up the return shuttle at Harlin before enjoying dinner at the local pub.

Depart Caboolture 8:30am

Drive Caboolture – Esk Motel (arrive approx. 10:00am)
Shuttle Esk-Yarraman (depart 10:30am, arrive 12:00pm)
Yarraman – Blackbutt (19km) Lunch stop at Bakery (1:00-1:30pm)
Blackbutt – Moore (30km mostly downhill) Afternoon tea (3:00pm)
Moore – Harlin (13km)
Shuttle Harlin – Esk (depart 4:30pm, arrive 5:00pm)
Overnight, Esk Motel, Dinner Esk Grand Hotel

Day Two – 80km

Overview: After breakfast from a local café, hit the trail north towards Toogoolawah where you can enjoy morning tea at a local café. Continue north to the sleepy town of Harlin, before retracing your ride back to Toogoolawah. Lunch at either one of the local pubs, or the café. Continue south back to Esk and depending on how the legs feel, push on for another few k’s to bring the daily total to 80km.

Esk – Toogoolawah (18km) Morning tea
Toogoolawah – Harlin return (28km) Lunch at café or pub
Toogoolawah – Esk (18km) Quick snack and bottle refill
Esk – Mount Hadden return (20km)
Overnight, Esk Motel, Dinner Esk Grand Hotel

Day Three – 67km

Overview: The final push sees you leave Esk and head south towards Wulkuraka. Stopping at Coominya for a snack and Fernvale for a pie from the famous Bakery. Once you arrive at Wulkuraka, you will again catch the shuttle back to Esk to retrieve the car and head home.

Esk – Coominya (24km) Snack (there’s bugger all in Coominya)
Coominya – Fernvale (20km) Lunch stop at Bakery (12pm-1pm)
Fernvale – Wulkuraka (23km)
Shuttle Wulkuraka – Esk (depart approx. 2:30pm, arrive 3:30pm)

Arrive Caboolture 5:00pm